Practical theology as embodiment of Christopraxis-servant leadership in Africa

This article proceeds from the aim to revitalise the value of a service ethic for human well-being and the common good of all. The service delivery crisis in South Africa and Africa forms the context. A contemporary example of an embodied practical theology of service is offered, followed by a theol...

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Main Author:	Gordon E. Dames
Format:	Article
Language:	Afrikaans
Published:	AOSIS 2017-10-01
Series:	HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
Subjects:	practical theology love service ethic diaconia Christopraxis missional service delivery Marikana
Online Access:	https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/4364

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spelling	doaj-d207b12baa594e9bb7bfdea555ba2c072020-11-24T21:33:23ZafrAOSISHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 0259-94222072-80502017-10-01732e1e910.4102/hts.v73i2.43643960Practical theology as embodiment of Christopraxis-servant leadership in AfricaGordon E. Dames0Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology, University of South AfricaThis article proceeds from the aim to revitalise the value of a service ethic for human well-being and the common good of all. The service delivery crisis in South Africa and Africa forms the context. A contemporary example of an embodied practical theology of service is offered, followed by a theological and social analysis of service delivery in South Africa. A theoretical service ethic framework with special reference to practical theology as a living Christopraxis is discussed. Finally, the value of diaconology as a science of service is presented, followed by the conclusion.https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/4364practical theologyloveservice ethicdiaconiaChristopraxismissionalservice deliveryMarikana
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title	Practical theology as embodiment of Christopraxis-servant leadership in Africa
title_short	Practical theology as embodiment of Christopraxis-servant leadership in Africa
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series	HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
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description	This article proceeds from the aim to revitalise the value of a service ethic for human well-being and the common good of all. The service delivery crisis in South Africa and Africa forms the context. A contemporary example of an embodied practical theology of service is offered, followed by a theological and social analysis of service delivery in South Africa. A theoretical service ethic framework with special reference to practical theology as a living Christopraxis is discussed. Finally, the value of diaconology as a science of service is presented, followed by the conclusion.
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Practical theology as embodiment of Christopraxis-servant leadership in Africa

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